Peterborough have confirmed the former Stockport and Motherwell boss Jim Gannon as their new manager.

Gannon replaces Mark Cooper, who was sacked yesterday just two months after replacing Darren Ferguson at London Road. Peterborough are six points adrift at the bottom of the Championship.

Gannon said: "It is a fantastic opportunity and I am excited, not just because of the opportunity, but at the challenge of trying to bring some good football to Peterborough.

"My philosophy is good passing football, it is how I believe the game should be played and it brings out the best in players. It inspires them and motivates them to play football in the right manner.

"At Stockport when I went there we were seven points adrift and we stayed up so it can be done. Statistically, it looks a difficult task, but the main aim is to get three points on Saturday, try and make a difference and bring back some positive football."